May 5, 2024

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What you need to know about Florida today

| 8/22/2016

› Small gun manufacturers a growing force in Florida
Florida has more “gun manufacturers” than any other state except Texas, after a surge of 346 percent in licenses for gun makers since 2009, fueled by the nation’s growing demand for firearms.

› Want to know your risk of flooding? Plantation company develops prediction models
A Plantation startup company has developed a model that can tell individual homeowners the risk they face from flooding over their 30-year mortgage. Coastal Risk Consulting provides homeowners with an easy-to-read score that shows their risk.

› Grim news kept people away from Disney, Universal and other theme parks, analysts say
Heading into this summer, all signs were pointing to another banner year for Florida's attractions after five straight years of record-setting attendance and revenue leaps. Gas prices were dropping and new roller coasters and attractions were coming online. But it has been a cruel summer, especially for Orlando.

› How a South Florida business is breaking into the $30 billion telehealth industry
TreatMD wants to revolutionize health care through technology. The Miami-based technology company announced this week the beta launch of its international telemedicine platform.

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